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A pumper is used to place the concrete into the foam form walls
A pumper is used to place the concrete into the foam form walls
A pumper is used to place the concrete into the foam form walls
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Advanced framing details include corners that are constructed with fewer studs or studs aligned so that insulation can be installed in the corner.
Advanced framing details include corners that are constructed with fewer studs or studs aligned so that insulation can be installed in the corner.
Advanced framing details include corners that are constructed with fewer studs or studs aligned so that insulation can be installed in the corner.
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Advanced framing details include framing aligned to allow for insulation at interior-exterior wall intersections.
Advanced framing details include framing aligned to allow for insulation at interior-exterior wall intersections.
Advanced framing details include framing aligned to allow for insulation at interior-exterior wall intersections.
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Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include using the minimum amount of wall studs permitted by code.
Advanced framing details include using the minimum amount of wall studs permitted by code.
Advanced framing details include using the minimum amount of wall studs permitted by code.
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Advanced framing showing open headers
Advanced framing showing open headers
Advanced framing showing open headers
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Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.
Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.
Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.
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Air seal the common wall between units in a multifamily structure to minimize air leakage.
Air seal the common wall between units in a multifamily structure to minimize air leakage.
Air seal the common wall between units in a multifamily structure to minimize air leakage.
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Balloon-framed walls have no top plate to prevent air flow into wall cavity
Balloon-framed walls have no top plate to prevent air flow into wall cavity
Balloon-framed walls have no top plate to prevent air flow into wall cavity
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Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall
Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall
Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall
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Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place
Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place
Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place
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Different types of ICF blocks
Different types of ICF blocks
Different types of ICF blocks
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Double-wall framing
Double-wall framing
Double-wall framing
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Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
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Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation
Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation
Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation
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Fill in the hole left by the missing top plate with a rigid air blocking material or rolled batt insulation that is spray foamed in place
Fill in the hole left by the missing top plate with a rigid air blocking material or rolled batt insulation that is spray foamed in place
Fill in the hole left by the missing top plate with a rigid air blocking material or rolled batt insulation that is spray foamed in place
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Frame preparation for replacement window sashes
Frame preparation for replacement window sashes
Frame preparation for replacement window sashes
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Gaps at shared common walls can be a significant source of air leakage in multi-family buildings
Gaps at shared common walls can be a significant source of air leakage in multi-family buildings
Gaps at shared common walls can be a significant source of air leakage in multi-family buildings
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Gasket installed along entire seam of the modular home marriage joint
Gasket installed along entire seam of the modular home marriage joint
Gasket installed along entire seam of the modular home marriage joint
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ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck
ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck
ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck
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ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging
ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging
ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging
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Install continuous top plates or blocking at the tops of walls adjacent to conditioned space to minimize air leakage.
Install continuous top plates or blocking at the tops of walls adjacent to conditioned space to minimize air leakage.
Install continuous top plates or blocking at the tops of walls adjacent to conditioned space to minimize air leakage.
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Install waterproofing on portions of the ICF that will be below grade
Install waterproofing on portions of the ICF that will be below grade
Install waterproofing on portions of the ICF that will be below grade
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Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
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No gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembly
No gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembly
No gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembly
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No gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembly
No gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembly
No gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembly
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Right - Gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembling modules
Right - Gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembling modules
Right - Gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembling modules
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Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
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Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing
Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing
Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing
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Right – Appropriate door framing installed
Right – Appropriate door framing installed
Right – Appropriate door framing installed
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Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes
Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes
Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes
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Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate
Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate
Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate
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Right – Continuous top plate installed
Right – Continuous top plate installed
Right – Continuous top plate installed
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Right – Continuous top plate installed
Right – Continuous top plate installed
Right – Continuous top plate installed
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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
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Right – Full length 2x6 nailer has been installed to allow space for insulation at wall intersection
Right – Full length 2x6 nailer has been installed to allow space for insulation at wall intersection
Right – Full length 2x6 nailer has been installed to allow space for insulation at wall intersection
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Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation
Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation
Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation
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Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection
Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection
Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection
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Right – Proper spacing of 2x4 studs
Right – Proper spacing of 2x4 studs
Right – Proper spacing of 2x4 studs
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Right – Proper spacing of 2x6 studs
Right – Proper spacing of 2x6 studs
Right – Proper spacing of 2x6 studs
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Right – Rigid air barrier installed between double-wall assembly. Inside cavity will be insulated
Right – Rigid air barrier installed between double-wall assembly. Inside cavity will be insulated
Right – Rigid air barrier installed between double-wall assembly. Inside cavity will be insulated
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Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
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Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
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Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
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Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
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Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
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Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
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Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall
Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall
Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall
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